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Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Flinn gives readers an inside look on how newbies are treated at school, and also what their lives might be like at home. Breaking point by alex flinn, 2002, harpertempest edition, in english 1st ed. Breaking point by alex flinn pdf free download ebook. Bulletin for the center for childrens books said that the book was a dark drama of selfdestruction that should make for grimly satisfying reading while voice of youth advocates called its characters brilliantly twisted. Breaking point alex flinn paperback harpercollins publishers. Jan 31, 2019 provided to youtube by universal music group breaking point the specials encore.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. I was taken aback with her first novel, breathing underwater. A cutting edge novel for thinking readers trying to survive the social and moral landmines of high school. The electrifying followup to alex flinn s critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go bad. He does not fit in with the other kids because he is a bigger child for his age. I do not think this book will catch the attention of adults unless they are in an environment with. A powerful followup to alex flinn s spring 2001 debut novel, breathing underwater. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. In diva, the companion to alex flinns ya novel breathing under water, caitlin is dealing with a lot. Breaking point ebook by alex flinn 9780062208217 rakuten kobo. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Alex flinns breaking point shows how judgmental and cruel high schoolers can be. Breaking point king county library system overdrive.
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Struggling to fit in at his new school paul is willing to do whatever it takes to be a part of charlies group. It was a quick pick for reluctant young adult readers. The electrifying followup to alex flinn s critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and. Flinn lives in miami with her husband, gene, daughters, katie.
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Breaking point is a chilling tale of how a need to fit in can form into a deadly situation. Shes living through the aftermath of an abusive relationship, she has a youthobsessed mother who just doesnt understand her, and shes on a constant yoyo diet to live up the standards of her. It is a retelling of the fairytale beauty and the beast set in modernday new york city from the view of the beast. Until one day charlie wants something bigreally big. Flinn shows us paul before the disaster, when he is still a shy, likable kid longing for a friend. Narrator paul, an army brat, starts with many counts against him. I was looking for a book that my sophomore students would enjoy reading.
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She is popular for writing the breathing underwater series, the kendra chronicles series, and several independent books. Comments help other users to discover new readings. Breaking point by alex flinn 2002, hardcover for sale. When i stumbled upon this book in my school library, i took it out immediatly. An unpredictable story, breaking point is definitely a book i would advise any teenager to read. Jason harris paul is new to gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them.
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